No. 14,411 in German
katholische
Catholic.
In a sentence
Die katholische Kirche in der Stadt ist bekannt für ihre alte Architektur.
The Catholic church in the city is known for its ancient architecture.
Here, 'katholische' is an adjective modifying the noun 'Kirche', describing it as associated with Catholicism.
Viele katholische Schulen legen Wert auf eine umfassende Bildung.
Many Catholic schools emphasize a comprehensive education.
In this sentence, 'katholische' is an adjective that modifies the plural noun 'Schulen', indicating that these schools are associated with Catholic principles.
Der Vatikan ist das Zentrum der katholischen Welt.
The Vatican is the center of the Catholic world.
'Katholischen' here is the genitive form of the adjective, showing possession or association with the noun 'Welt'.
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